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Nine foreign nationals arrested in Koh Tao illegal work crackdown Six British and Spanish diving instructors were among nine foreign nationals arrested during an illegal employment crackdown on Koh Tao, Surat Thani, on 20 August.
Phuket checkpoint police arrest two suspects with guns and ammunition Police arrested two people at Phuket’s checkpoint after finding a .380 revolver, five rounds of ammunition, an air gun and 411 metal pellets.
Foreign tourist rescued after entering rough seas at Phuket’s Patong Beach Lifeguards rescued a foreign tourist at Patong Beach on 20 August after he entered rough seas despite red-flag warnings.
Four Points Phuket launches US$100 resort credit package The Patong resort’s package includes a US$100 credit, daily breakfast for two and a minimum two-night stay.
Phuket teenager Nene Royal to receive Irish rock award Nene Royal, the 16-year-old Phuket singer-guitarist, has been selected for the Best New International Artiste 2026 award at The Phil Lynott Convention in Dublin.
Phuket drug and weapons operations result in six arrests Police arrested six people in separate operations in Chalong, Wichit and Cherng Talay, seizing ya bah, crystal meth and weapons.
Tourist reportedly urinates inside Phuket beachwear shop An Instagram post says CCTV captured a woman urinating inside a Phuket clothing shop before she fled, leaving a slipper behind.
Hawksbill turtle rescued from fishing net at Karon Lifeguards rescued a hawksbill turtle found with a leg caught in a fishing net at Karon and took it for treatment.
Motorbike plunges into Chalong Bay after throttle reportedly sticks A rider jumped from an accelerating motorbike at a Chalong pier before the vehicle went over a railing and sank in the bay.